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The landscape of the national park is generally rolling. To the northwest, there is a range of hills that extends into the Zotz Biosphere and the MBR Multiple Use Zone. From southeast to northwest the area is crossed by mid-altitude highlands with a flatter topography. From southwest to northeast, the area is covered by lowland forest that stretches as far as the park boundaries and is split only in the highest reaches of the central area of Tikal. The highest points, in the northeastern section, reach a height of 400 meters, while the lowest areas are 200 meters high (CEMEC/CONAP, 2001), and lie in the lowland areas of the northeast and southwest. The surface layer of organic matter is shallow, with an underlying layer of clay-like soil that lies on top of limestone. According to data provided by Tikal's meteorological station, the climate in the area is mainly warm and humid, although there is no clearly defined dry season. Average annual temperatures is 23.9° C, ranging from 20-30.7° C. Relative air humidity rates 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. Average annual rainfall is 1,323 mm. February - May are generally considered the dry months. There may be up to an 11°C temperature difference between the warmest and coldest months.
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